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BIG GIRL PANTS is a podcast featuring raw discussions between two friends around the real-life challenges of raising kids, building careers, and staying healthy all while attempting to stay sane. It’s about cutting yourself some slack because we can’t be all things to everyone. April Melton and Kimberly Shapiro met while working together in the recruiting industry and instantly became friends. After many deep office discussions around the challenges of raising a family while working hard to ...
WHHHAAATTTTT!!!!! It's a new studio, a new sound, and a new image...couldn't be more excited to reboot these great discussions and reignite the (occasionally heated) and always dynamic conversations between Kim and April. This episode features conversations about 2020 (you know...that total dumpster fire year), politics (lightly), and where we go f…
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! This episode was recorded back in January. April's grandmother had just turned 90 and being the podcaster she is - she just hit record and went! This was a truly beautiful conversation with both her Grandmother, Josie Ann Marie Groh Libby and her Grandfather, Charles William Libby. You will hear her mom and brother Jeff…
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Episode 96 - Dr. Don Wood - Inspired Performance Institute
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Dr. Don Wood developed the Inspired Performance Institute after spending years researching how trauma affects our minds and our lives. Dr. Wood began to understand that events and experiences throughout our lifetime continue to play a role in how we experience life in the present. He also realized that there was a better way of treating the issue. …
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Episode 95 - Wally Wyatt, III - Author, Minister, Life Changer
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Join April and Kim as they spend time with Wally Wyatt, an inspirational author, minister, Evangelist, and dedicated youth volunteer. His story of transformation and how true focus and dedication can alter the course of your life will inspire and warm your heart. Minister Wallace E. Wyatt, III is the firstborn to Wallace Wyatt Jr. and Palarcus Stan…
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Episode 94 - Jeremy Jenson - Encore Search Partners
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Join April Melton as she interviews Jeremy Jenson - the CEO and Founder of Encore Search Partners in Houston, Texas! Jeremy actually didn't even have history in staffing - but once he found out how lucrative the industry was, he decided to become an expert! Please join us as we talk entrepreneurship, raising kids, and how COVID-19 has effected busi…
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Episode 93 - The conversation continues - #BLM with Alletrice Guyton
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This conversation continues! April and Kim with guest, Alletrice Guyton continue the conversation around Black Lives Matter, White Privilege, and so much more.By Kimberly Shapiro/April Melton
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Episode 92 - Health, Fitness, and Mindset with Mo Brossette
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Morris “Mo” Brossette has been in the health and fitness industry for over 24 years, and is the Director of Mindset at The Adaptive Training Foundation, a Dallas based non-profit that leads disabled military veterans and civilians through a 9-week mental and physical training program called “Redefine”. Through this unique program, Mo helps these ad…
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Episode 91 - Author, Public Speaker, Podcaster and Performance Coach, Jake Thompson
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Jake Thompson is back with Big Girl Pants Podcast to talk about his new book Compete Every Day. This is a performance-based, empowering book with the seven key choices that leaders make to enhance their focus and increase their levels of success. Jake Thompson is a professional speaker and the Chief Encouragement Officer at Compete Every Day, a bra…
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Episode 90 - Career Happiness Map Coaching with CEO Carol Maloney-Scott
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Join Kimberly and April as they discuss the road map to career happiness, whether you are just starting your career or trying to launch a new career mid-life, this episode is for you. We hope you join us! Carol Maloney-Scott is the founder and CEO of Career Happiness Map Coaching, a practice dedicated to helping professional women who feel stuck in…
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Episode 89 - Happy Anniversary BGP Podcast!
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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! It's been two years (4th of July, 2018) since we first launched BGP Podcast. It's been our pride and joy, our therapy, education, and so much more. Thanks to the listeners who've hung in there with us all this time. We love you!By Kimberly Shapiro/April Melton
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Franki Ray (THE luxury bags of 2020) with Co-founders Stacey & Sasha
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Join us as we spend an hour with the FABULOUS Stacey and Sasha of Franki Ray. If you haven't seen these luxury bags, the time is now. They are gorgeous, leather, handcrafted unique conversation starters that every professional wanting to make a statement must carry. Check them out at www.frankiray.com and of course - right here on Big Girl Pants Po…
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Episode 86 - #blacklivesmatter with Shemora Roberson
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Join April and Kimberly as they speak with Shemora Roberson in response to the civil unrest in our communities following the murder of George Floyd. We discuss the important issue of racism and where we go from here. Change starts with great conversations. Change starts when tolerance ends. Help us stand with our friends in the black community! #bl…
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Episode 85 - COMPETE EVERYDAY - Winning in your work and life
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READ THIS BOOK! And listen to this podcast (of course). Jake Thompson nails it with his 7 key choices competitors make in life to WIN. I (Kimberly) read it in a day and bought a copy for my entire team. #competeeveryday What if the key to reaching your full potential wasn't about what talents you were born with, but something more? In this brand ne…
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Episode 84 - Big Girl Pants Podcast - Reunited (And it feels so good)!
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April and Kim discuss how selling has changed during COVID-19, the COVID 20, working remotely, and more.By Kimberly Shapiro/April Melton
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Episode 83 - "Let's Talk Toxins" with Jana Madsen
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Join Kimberly and April as they talk about what's in our beauty and household products. Do you even know? Check out this episode. Jana Madson - BIO Hi. 👋 I'm Jana Madsen. Did you know that in the United States, 1 in 2 women and 1 in 3 men will develop cancer in their lifetime? Scary, right?!? I'm the ONE in "1 in 2 women." At age 36, I was diagnose…
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Episode 82 - Christiana Yebra, CEO of Vouch App!
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Join Kimberly and April as they talk to Christiana Yebra, CEO of Vouch App - a dating app where you can have your friends and family "vouch" for you! Christiana Yebra is the CEO of Vouch, a Dallas-grown dating app and owner of Currently Events, a photo booth technology company. After graduating from the University of North Texas with a degree in bi…
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Episode 81 - Abounader Fitness with TJ and Gabbie Abounader - Living the dream!
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April and Kim meet TJ and Gabbie Abounader, fitness gurus, and gym owners in the Virgin Islands. They did what many of us dream of; leave the city and start a business on a remote island in the Caribbean. They did it and life is good. This is their story. Abounader Fitness is the premier training facility located on the East End of Saint Thomas, US…
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Episode 80 - 5 Weeks in (COVID-19) - the new reality!
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April and Kim talk about our new normal and our predictions for what's to come. We discuss healthy eating and the impact on our immune system, the debate on opening the economy, and so much more. Hope you join us!
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Episode 79 - Part 2 - Dallas Yoga Girl - Amanda Shapiro (conversation cont.)
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Our conversation was cut short last week, hope you're ready for Part 2.
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Episode 78 - Part 1 - Dallas Yoga Girl, Amanda Shapiro
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April and Kim interview Dallas Yoga Girl, Amanda Shapiro. Amanda's story of moving from her family's small hometown of Bloomington, IN to the Dallas metroplex at 18 to build a life of her own is inspirational and heartwarming. We hope you'll join us. ***Apologies for the abrupt cutoff at the end of the episode. Zoom cut us off, please join us for E…
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Episode 77 - Big Girl discussions - Work from home tips, what books we're reading and more!
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***Disclaimer*** This episode was recorded before self-isolation, before travel bans, and the majority of the hoarding began. We are now taking the situation seriously and doing our part. April & Kim discuss how COVID-19 has impacted their work and home lives and how to stay positive and sane during this time. We wish all our listeners a safe & hea…
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Episode 74 - The Gourmet Gilmore with Lindsey Hutson
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Lindsey Hutson - personal blogger, culinary artist, mother, wife, and full-time Marketing Coordinator joins Big Girl Pants podcast. Calling all Gilmore Girls lovers - If you love Julia and Julia (movie about Julia Childs and her super fan), you'll LOVE Lindsey Hutson's blog - The Gourmet Gilmore. She is committing to cooking and blogging about ever…
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Episode 73 - Kali O'Campo - LYMI Coffee
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Episode 72 - Powerlifting, BJJ, and behind the scenes with Photographer Adolfo Avalos
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Join April and the official Photographer for Big Girl Pants - Adolfo Avalos Adolfo is a former firefighter turn creative when he started with a small organization called Tacos and Tunes. He also enjoys BJJ, Power-lifting and an amalgam of other hobbies! A super fun, lax episode!
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Episode 71 - The Candid Millenial - Mary Robb
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Episode 69 - Journey to America - Tomasz Kiatowski
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Episode 68 - Valerie Rocio of Lumos Creative
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Join Kimberly and April as they have an inspiring and informative conversation with Valerie Rocio of Lumos Creative! Valerie is an entrepreneur who at the age of 23 left her role in Corporate America to start her own business! To quote her website- lumoscreative.com Valerie is: A vegan, half-Mexican, puppy loving, taco craving, fast talking, Aries.…
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Episode 67 - Dr. Josh Ferrell - Doctor of Chiropractic
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Episode 66 - John Broze - How to break up & stay friends
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Episode 65 - Amine Bentahar - Chief Digital Officer - Advantix Digital
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Episode 64 - Jessica Dawson of Advantix Digital
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Episode 63 - White Privilege - Truth or Myth?! With guest Alicia Wilson.
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Episode 62 - Married to Busy with Life Coach - Guy Golan
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Episode 61 - Dr. Cortney Baker - Author, Podcaster, Entrepreneur, Speaker
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Episode 60 - The Psychology in Sales and the Sales in Life - Suzette Patterson & Sandler Training
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Episode 59 - The Modern Day Tribe - Sarah Bednar, Postpartum Doula
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Episode 58 - Hidden Gym with Founder Greg McCoy
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Episode 57 - BadA#s Babes - get ready to change your life with these ladies!
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April Melton - Professional Fitness Coach (and our awesome co-host), Amy Clark - Life Coach, and Sable Gonyea- Licensed Therapist, have joined forces and created one heck of a group that all women need to check out. We've all been there! Read that newest and greatest self-help book. Learned all the wonderful tips and tricks to change our lives, bou…
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Episode 56 - The Well Nut - Wellness & Nutrition Center with Founder, Kerri Simpson
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If you are dealing with chronic illness, unexplained pain, fatigue, etc. You must listen to this episode! About Kerri Simpson: Having found her recovery from chronic lyme disease through naturopathic practices and lifestyle changes, Kerri Simpson became passionate about sharing what she had learned with others. She is a Master Herbalist, Board Cert…
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Episode 55 - SMUDGIES - The Magic Makeup Remover, with 20 year old Founder Jasmine Adams
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Episode 54 - Botox | Anti-Aging | Health & Wellness with Sherry Hasty, MedSpa Owner
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Sherry Hasty is the Founder of Per Bella Sempre Med Spa and is a registered nurse with over 20 years in the cosmetic industry. She spent 5 years in Dermatology and 10 years in plastic surgeons’ offices working as a laser specialist and injecting fillers and Botox. In 2012, Sherry joined Medicis and Valient, a pharmaceutical firm as a medical traine…
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Episode 53 - The Truth About CBD Oil with Artistic Organics founder, Kellie Kauten
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April and Kim, with guest Kellie Kauten of Artistic Organics - CBD Wellness discuss the truth about CBD Oil. They talk about the laws, the health benefits, the different strains, and what to look out for. I know you're curious! Hope you give us a listen. Kellie Kauten is the founder and CEO of Artistic Organics - CBD Wellness located in Frisco, TX.…
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Episode 52 - CEO & Founder of SPA2U, Ada Lu - The Health Benefits of a Massage
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This episode is an inspiring story of single mom who left her home, her family, and everything she knew to start over in a new country. Today, Ada Lu is an entrepreneur, CEO & Founder of SPA2U, a corporate massage firm. In this episode she shares her story, and the health benefits of getting massages. It's not just a luxury, it's a necessity!…
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Episode 51 - Cyber Security for dummies! The importance of Password Protection & More.
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Join April and Kim as they talk with CISO (Chief Information Security Officer), Patrick Benoit to discuss the importance of password protection, data protection, and so much more. A true "for dummies" episode as Patrick makes the topic (and importance) of Cyber Security relatable to everyone.By Patrick Benoit
April & Kim recap the last year for the 50th episode. Curious about the topics covered and quests who have been on the show - this episode is for you.
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Episode 49 - Gender Equality! Are we really equal?
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April and Kimberly joined with gender equality enthusiast, Gian Franco discuss the biological, innate characteristics that define men and women. They dive into how societal norms are shifting, which in turn are impacting how we are evolving. Controversial discussions and certainly not all parties in agreement. What do you believe?…
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Episode 48 - The Drama Triangle & How it impacts your relationships with Amy Clark, Life Coach
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Amy Clark is a Life Coach and Strategist specializing in helping women break through the limiting beliefs that are keeping them stuck, unlock their power so they can have unstoppable confidence and experience more intimacy and connection with their spouse. Amy is a certified Strategic Intervention Coach and has also worked as a social worker and co…
